LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- Aeshwarya Raj Singh received a warm welcome from Rashtriya Lok Dal workers on Thursday on his first visit to Lucknow following his appointment as the party's new Uttar Pradesh chief after Ramashish Rai resigned earlier this month.

His welcome began at Charbagh railway station and continued at several locations before Singh reached the party headquarters. Addressing workers, Singh said his new responsibility was an opportunity to work for farmers, youth, women and other sections of society.

He announced that the party would specifically seek to increase the participation of young people and women, besides bringing students and farmers into a more active organisational role. The RLD is banking on young leadership and g...